Donald Goff Dye Sr.

Warren, Ohio-Donald Goff Dye Sr. 84, of Warren, Ohio passed away, peacefully at his home, with his family by his side, due to complications of Parkinson's Disease, On Thursday, May 2, 2019, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Don was born, in Left Hand, W.Va., to Claud and Mary Dye. He went to school at Gauley Bridge High School in Gauley Bridge, W. Va.. He marred Ruth E. Rader June 11, 1953 in Barboursville, W. Va., where they went on to have 65 loving years together. Don is survived by his wife Ruth Rader Dye; his daughter, Cynthia(Dye) Hodson and her fiance, Tony Barrier; his son Donald Dye Jr. and his husband, Jeff Pipes; his two granddaughters, Britney Hodson and Megan Hodson Hereth and her husband, Ryan Hereth; his brother, Bob Dye and his wife Carmen Dye; his sister, Jean Lynch; and many nephews, nieces and friends. He was predeceased by his mother, Mary R. (Tawney) Dye; father, Claud R. Dye; brother, Jack Dye; brother, Junior Dye; and sister Doll Mae (Dye) Snodgrass. Don was recruited by StateFarm when he was a grocery store manager, looking to better his life. He was excited knowing he could be successful providing people with the comfort knowing they were covered, in the event the unthinkable happened. It was his life goal to help people. With Ruth, his wife, at his side, together they built a successful insurance agency of 35 years. He was an amazing and talented athlete. He coached sports, gave to the church, loved his family and friends dearly. Don was an exceptional man dedicated to his family and others throughout his career and lifetime. Don was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was always there for others and lived for his family and friends. His love will carry on throughout all he touched. His advice and example will continue to be passed down to all he knew. "We love and miss him so much." Donations are appreciated to the Parkinson's Foundation at donations@michaeljfox.org or you can mail your donation to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777. New York, NY 10163-4777. A Service for Donald will be at 2 p.m. Saturday May 18, 2019, at The Gardens of Boca Raton Cemetery, Boca Raton, Fla., where friends and family are welcome to attend. The Deacon Greg Sherman will be officiating. Interment will follow at The Gardens of Boca Raton Cemetery. Arrangements are by The Gardens of Boca Raton.